Partly scoop up some litter (4)

I believe the answer is:

pups

'litter' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'partly scoop up some' is the wordplay.
'partly' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (part of the clue is used).
'PUPS' is hidden within 'scoop up some'.

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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